Here We Grow Day Care - Philadelphia PA Child Care Center

6410 CASTOR AVE , PHILADELPHIA PA 19149
(215) 533-2430

About the Provider

Description: HERE WE GROW DAY CARE is a Child Care Center in PHILADELPHIA PA, with a maximum capacity of 21 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: CER-00175157
  • Capacity: 21
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Schools Served: Philadelphia City - Escorted to/from school, Philadelphia City - Walking distance to school
  • District Office: Early Learning Resource Center for Region 22
  • District Office Phone: (215) 382-4762 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2019-03-06 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/6/2019 during the renewal inspection observed child #1's emergency contact information did not include the physicians telephone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Included the physicians telephone number. Will make sure all children's forms are complete when parents hand them in.
2019-03-06 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.151(c)(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Exam communicable disease Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/6/2018 during the renewal inspection observed staff person #1's health assessment the box was checked yes for the staff person having a communicable disease. For staff person #2 observed her health assessment is not within 24 months.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.An adult health assessment must include an examination for communicable diseases and the results of that examination.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
For staff person #1 will have the physician correct the form. For staff person #2 will have health form completed on 3/122019. Will make sure all staff are up to date with paperwork.
2019-03-06 Renewal 3270.65 - Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/6/2019 during renewal inspection observed the electrical outlet in the infant room did not have a receptacle cover.

Correction Required: Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Receptacle cover was placed in the electrical outlet. Will make sure all electrical outlets are covered at all times.
2019-03-06 Renewal 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/6/2019 during the renewal inspection observed hand sanitizer child accessible in the Dolphins area in the first room.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Hand sanitizer was made child inaccessible and will be child inaccessible at all times.
2019-03-06 Renewal 3270.77(a) - No peeling paint or plaster Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: On 3/6/2019 during the renewal inspection observed peeled pain in the first room Sharks and Dolphins area.

Correction Required: Peeled or damaged paint or damaged plaster is not permitted on indoor or outdoor surfaces in the child care facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Will do a spot check and paint where necessary. Will do periodic spot checks so there is no peeled paint.
2018-08-01 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.55(b) - Other staff on premises Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON AUGUST 1, 2018 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, THERE WERE 17 CHILDREN PRESENT DURING NAPTIME AT THE FACILITY WITH STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 2. STAFF PERSON # 1 ACKNOWLEDGED THAT STAFF PERSON # 3 LEFT THE FACILITY TO GO ON LUNCH BREAK.-CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE

Correction Required: Staff persons who are on duty but are not providing child care during naptime shall remain in the child care portion of the facility premises.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
All staff were trained on 3270.55(b) and all staff are to stay in the building unless a staff called in a sub to take their spot.
2018-07-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 10, 2018, AT APPROXIMATELY 10:35 AM, THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE WAS STANDING IN BACK OF THE FACILITY ON THE SIDE OF THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE AND OBSERVED STAFF PERSON # 1 ALONE IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WITH 15 CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST CHILD IN THE GROUP WAS AN OLDER TODDLER CHILD PER STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 2 . THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE MADE AN ATTEMPT TO ACCESS THE FACILITY THROUGH THE FRONT ENTRANCE. AFTER SEVERAL TIMES OF RINGING THE BELL FACILITY STAFF DID NOT OPEN THE DOOR. THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE RETURNED TO THE BACK OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE AND OBSERVED STAFF PERSON # 3 EXITING THE FACILITY JOINING THE GROUP IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE WITH STAFF PERSON # 1. THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE RETURNED TO THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND RANG THE BELL AGAIN. STAFF PERSON # 2 THEN OPENED THE DOOR. WHEN THE CERTIFICATION REPRESENTATIVE GAINED ACCESS OF THE FACILITY, STAFF PERSON # 1 AND # 3 WERE THEN IN THE BACK PLAY SPACE WITH 10 CHILDREN.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff: child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 3 was fired due to non-compliance of ratios. Staff was trained several times on ratio and did not make staff person # 2 aware that she was going inside. All staff have been trained.
2018-07-10 Unannounced Monitoring 3270.62(b)(2) - Toddler - 50 sq ft/child Non Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON JULY 10, 2018 , THERE WERE 15 CHILDREN PRESENT IN THE OUTDOOR PLAY SPACE THAT HAS AN ESTABLISHED MEASURED CAPACITY OF 6. THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS AN OLDER TODDLER CHILD.

Correction Required: The minimum outdoor or indoor play space required per young or older toddler is 50 square feet.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff were refreshed on how many children were allowed in the yard; The capacity in the yard will be maintained.
2018-05-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.181(a) - Each child Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 16, 2018 DURING THE UNANOUNCED INSPECTION, A FILE WAS NOT ESTABLISHED FOR CHILD # 1 AND # 2.

Correction Required: An operator shall establish and maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On 5/16/18 director made files of child # 1 and child # 2s file and placed in both files cabinets at both child care facilities; the director will review staff files every 4 months to ensure paperwork is updated.
2018-05-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.191 - Individual Records Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 16, 2018 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON # 2 DID NOT HAVE A FILE AT THE FACILTY.

Correction Required: An individual record is required for each facility person.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
On May 16, 2018 the director made copies of all staff files and placed in both daycare file cabinets just in case of an emergency and staff have to be rotated between centers; Director will periodically check the files to make sure they are up to date.
2018-05-16 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.52 - Mixed Age Level Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON MAY 16, 2018 DURING THE UNANNOUNCED INSPECTION, STAFF PERSON # 1 WAS IN THE FRONT CHILD CARE SPACE WITH 9 CHILDREN. THE YOUNGEST CHILD WAS AN OLDER TODDLER CHILD.

Correction Required: When children are grouped in mixed age levels, the age of the youngest child in the group determines the staff:child ratio and maximum group size in accordance with the requirements in 3270.51 (relating to similar age level).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff person # 1 was retrained on ratio. Director will continue to train staff person on names and ages of children in her care. The staff person will receive training on better kid care. Ratio will be maintained at all times.
2018-04-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 3, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 1 AND # 3 DID NOT INCLUDE THE CHILD'S HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY NUMBERS; ALL CHILDRENS EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WILL INCLUDE THE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE INFORMATION.
2018-04-03 Renewal 3270.124(b)(7) - Name/address/phone release person Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 3, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 3 AND # 4 DID NOT INCLUDE THE DESIGNATED RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESSES.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE ADDRESSES; ALL CHILDRENS EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION WILL INCLUDE THE RELEASE PERSONS ADDRESSES.
2018-04-03 Renewal 3270.151(a)/3270.192(3) - 12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 3, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT REVIEWED FOR STAFF PERSON # 2 WAS NOT UPDATED WITHIN A 24-MONTH PERIOD. THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT ON RECORD WAS DATED 10/8/15.

Correction Required: A facility person providing direct care who comes into contact with the children or who works with food preparation shall have a health assessment conducted within 12 months prior to providing initial service in a child care setting and every 24 months thereafter. A health assessment is valid for 24 months following the date of signature, if the person does not contract a communicable disease or develop a medical problem.A facility person's record shall include a written report of initial and subsequent health assessments, including the results of initial and subsequent tuberculin skin tests, x-rays or other medical documentation necessary to confirm freedom from communicable tuberculosis.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE STAFF PERSON WILL OBTAIN AN UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENT; ALL STAFF WILL HAVE UPDATED HEALTH ASSESSMENTS ON RECORD.
2018-04-03 Renewal 3270.182(3)/3270.182(5) - Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admission/Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior to admission Compliant - Finalized

Noncompliance Area: ON APRIL 3, 2018 DURING THE RENEWAL INSPECTION, THE RECORD REVIEWED FOR CHILD # 2 DID NOT CONTAIN SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE OR SIGNED PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MINOR FIRST-AID PROCEDURES.

Correction Required: A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.A child's record shall contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
THE RECORD WILL BE UPDATED BY THE PARENT TO INCLUDE REQUIRED PARENTAL CONSENT SIGNATURES; ALL CHILDRENS RECORDS WILL INCLUDE REQUIRED PARENTAL CONSENT INFORMATION.

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